With Sad Cat Studios’ Replaced set for release next month after one final delay, some extensive new gameplay is available courtesy of IGN. It picks up shortly after the free demo with R.E.A.C.H. splitting off from Tempest and venturing into the beating heart of Phoenix City: The Station.
He meets up with Susan, who stays at the local arcade while her mother works in the mines. After some small talk and R.E.A.C.H. revealing his need for binoculars, she offers to think about it if he can retrieve a rectifier. Eventually, he meets up with the Council, headed by the Matriarch and Ironwood, after a tense conversation with Tempest.
While keen to help, R.E.A.C.H. is advised to explore the Station as she finishes up some other work. Throughout all of this, players can engage with various NPCs and select dialogue choices, whether it’s learning more about Ironwood or what Tempest meant about Prospero. Shortly after meeting with Tempest, R.E.A.C.H. discovers some electrical components and returns to Susan.
Unfortunately, she isn’t giving up the binoculars yet, instead inviting him to beat her high score in an arcade mini-game. There isn’t really any combat, but this entire walkthrough highlights the sheer attention to detail, whether it’s the bustling marketplace or the dim glow of the arcade’s neon signs.
Arriving on April 14th, Replaced will be available for Xbox Series X/S and PC. Check out this overview trailer for more details.
